Monthly Archives: July 2018

Chandon California Intros New Aluminum 187ml Bottle

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Chandon California announces its latest innovation, Chandon Aluminum, a 100% recyclable, single-serving bottle filled with its Sweet Star cuvée.

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Who & What –

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Crimson Wine Group, Ltd. named Lisa Kislak Chief Marketing Officer, a newly created position that will report directly to

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

They Want to Produce North Carolina’s Rum “You can’t find good rum in our liquor stores. We saw a window of opportunity. Instead of making whisky, which people have been

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Distilled Spirits Post 20th Consecutive Year of Volume Gains

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

The distilled spirits industry saw its 20th consecutive year of volume growth, rising 2.1% in 2017 to 227.7 million nine-liter cases.

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Duckhorn Buys Kosta Browne Winery

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Duckhorn Wine Co. is owned by TSG Consumer Partners.  Kosta Browne, which produces 30,000 cases a year, is owned by

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Legalizing Marijuana Won’t Hurt Bev/Al: Study

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Legalized recreational cannabis isn’t expected to have a significant impact on the purchasing of wine and liquor, according to the TABS Analytics 2018 Wine and Liquor Study.

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